Assistant Principal - Apprenticeships

Assistant Principal – Apprenticeships

Hull | 37 hours per week | 52 weeks per year

Competitive salary (Senior Leadership scale)

42 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure

Lead the Future of Apprenticeships and Skills at Hull College

Are you a strategic, inspirational leader with a passion for transforming lives through high‑quality apprenticeship and skills provision?

Hull College is seeking an ambitious and forward‑thinking Assistant Principal – Apprenticeships to lead one of the College’s most critical and fast‑growing areas.

This is a high‑impact senior leadership role, responsible for shaping the College’s apprenticeship and growth and skills portfolio to meet the needs of learners, employers and the regional economy. You will play a key role in delivering Hull College’s vision to be recognised as one of the best education providers in the country.

As one of the region’s largest vocational institutions, Hull College is focused on creating careers, not just courses. We work closely with employers, industry and civic partners to ensure our provision is relevant, responsive and future‑focused – driving productivity, opportunity and social mobility across Hull and the Humber.

Now, we are looking for an exceptional leader to take our apprenticeship and skills provision to the next level.

Why Join Hull College?

At Hull College, we offer an ambitious, values‑driven environment where leaders are empowered to make a real difference. As Assistant Principal – Apprenticeships, you’ll benefit from the following:

Competitive Rewards & Work–Life Balance

• 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
• Competitive senior leadership salary
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements, where appropriate

Professional Growth & Strategic Influence

• Significant opportunity to shape College‑wide strategy and curriculum direction
• Strong commitment to leadership development, CPD and sector engagement
• Opportunity to influence place‑based skills planning, LSIPs and devolved priorities
• Access to professional networks, industry partnerships and national forums

Wellbeing & Support

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A collaborative, supportive Executive and Senior Leadership Team
• On‑site wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion support services

Staff Benefits & Perks

• Free on‑site parking
• On‑site café and restaurant facilities
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme
• Staff discounts via our internal benefits platform

Make a Real Impact

As Assistant Principal, you will provide strategic leadership across all apprenticeship and growth and skills provision, whether delivered directly through specialist teams or via a distributed model across Institutes and Faculties.

Responsibilities

• Drive outstanding quality, teaching, learning and assessment aligned to Ofsted and OfS expectations
• Lead income growth, commercial performance and funding compliance
• Build strong, credible partnerships with employers, commissioners and key stakeholders
• Ensure provision aligns to local, regional and devolved priorities including MCA and LSIP
• Develop and inspire managers, teachers, coaches and technical staff to strive for excellence
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations so every learner can succeed
• Champion innovation, agility and continuous improvement across the Faculty

About You

• A strong track record of leading apprenticeship and/or skills provision
• Deep understanding of funding, compliance, quality and performance management
• Proven success in employer engagement, partnerships and commercial delivery
• The ability to inspire, motivate and hold teams to account
• A commitment to fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding
• The ambition to help Hull College become one of the UK’s leading education providers

Safeguarding & Disclosure

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. All posts require an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is subject to regulated activity.

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